Summer is here, and with it comes sunshine, warmth, and a well-deserved break! While we’re offering a few select classes during this season, our full course schedule will resume in the Fall. To all our students: we pray you enjoy a peaceful and refreshing summer, resting in the Lord. May this time be one of renewal, joy, and growth. We look forward to welcoming you back in the Fall !
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, ALS created a video about the past, present and future of ALS. We are thankful to God for all the blessings we have received from him over the past two decades and look forward to many more to come. Keep your eyes open for information and details about how to sign up for ALS Open Day which has been rescheduled for later in July! To watch the videos see the links below: https://youtu.be/nKnA8BO5JlA
The third gathering of the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference (CELC) Asia-Oceania region took place in Bali, Indonesia, from June 10 to 12. Seventy representatives and guests attended from churches in twelve Asian countries and the United States. The keynote address, Gospel Ministry in the Local Church, explored how Christians are called to participate in gospel ministry and what that looks like in various cultures. ALS Professor, Dr. Guy Marquardt, gave a presentation to the attendees explaining how ALS serves those partner churches in the region by joining together in theological training efforts. These efforts lead to ...
Pres. Jon Bare addressed the graduating students of Immanuel Lutheran College on May 30th. ALS’s and ILC’s history goes back to the 1960s when missionaries from America came over to Hong Kong at the invitation of a pastor from Hong Kong to help support the growth of his church and school. That school eventually became what ILC is today. We are blessed to share these roots with ILC. Pres. Bare shared Revelation 7:9-14 and reminded those graduates to begin their journey in life with the end in mind, knowing that our eternal home gives us clarity, ...
On June 1, ALS celebrated its 20th anniversary with a worship service and banquet. We were so happy to see so many guests come from near and far to celebrate God’s grace to and through ALS over the last 20 years. Guests came from America, India, the UK, Thailand, and other parts of Asia to be with us for this joyous occasion. The banquet included games, prizes, speeches, and performances by guests. Fun was had by all. We thank God once again for the blessings of the last 20 years and look forward to seeing what ...
Dear Friends of Asia Lutheran Seminary, It was the right time. Twenty years ago, on May 29, 2005, Dr. John Lawrenz preached for the opening service of a brand new seminary: Asia Lutheran Seminary. His sermon was based on 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, where Paul writes “I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” As we review the history and work of ALS over the past 20 years, we are reminded again and again how God has used the right people in the right places at just the right time to ...
This semester, ALS launched its formal English-language Continuing Education program, offering BTh, MAR, and M.Div. degrees to English-speaking students across Asia. This new initiative is equipping active church leaders across the region for deeper theological training. We’re excited to offer this opportunity and invite you to join us if you’re interested in growing through theological education!
February marked the official retirement of Rev. Titus Tse from the Presidency of SALEM. He served God and his Church faithfully for 38.5 years! On May 5th, hundreds of people attended an event hosted by SALEM to show their appreciation for his decades of work. ALS thanks God for his service to his people by sharing God’s Word with so many and being so passionate about growing the church deep and wide. Though he retired from the presidency, his work is not yet done. He has been commissioned to serve a church of Christians from Hong ...
Are you curious about studying theology? Do you have unanswered questions about what being a seminary student is like? Want to know more about what learning Greek and Hebrew is like? Come to ALS Open Day! The faculty and staff will be at ALS to answer any questions you have. You can also learn about the biblical languages by making a leather name tag in Greek and Hebrew. Anyone who comes will be given a coupon for a discount on tuition for the Fall 2025 semester!
The International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) held its 19th global consultation conference, known as ICETE C-25, in Durrës near Tirana, Albania, from March 3 to March 7, 2025. ALS professors, Dr. Guy Marquardt and Mr. Jeremy Seeger attended the event, which focused on the theme “NEXT in Theological Education,” aiming to explore innovative ways to rethink and reshape theological education to better equip Christian leaders worldwide.